And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
(Micah 6:8)
| |
The BE movement continues!
BE just; BE kind; BE humble. Help us make our communities and our world a little more like the Kingdom of God!
The Rev. Laurie Anzilotti, Vicar at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Eureka, reflects on this week's theme: BE Humble. (Click the arrow in the graphic to watch his reflection.)
Show your support for the BE campaign by purchasing (and wearing) a BE Kind; BE Just; BE Humble T-shirt!
Order your T-shirt today
Learn more, get resources, and make the pledge.
| |
| | |
ECM Gala:
Lighting the Way for Hope and Healing
Thursday, Oct. 20
6 p.m.
Forest Park Golf Club, St. Louis
Episcopal City Mission invites all to their annual gala, which includes dinner, a silent auction, and inspiring presentations.
Proceeds from this event will directly benefit ECM's mission to provide hope and healing for youth in the St. Louis juvenile justice system.
Learn more.
| |
Community Launch: African Diaspora and Allies Mission
Sunday, Oct. 23
4 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
All are invited as the Diocese of Missouri celebrates the official launch of our new African Diaspora and Allies Mission. This new church plant is led by the Rev. Mtipe Koggani. Bishop Deon Johnson will preach at the service.
Join us in-person for this joyous celebration worship and reception or watch the livestream:
Learn more.
| |
2022 Convention News
The 183rd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will be held November 18-19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield.
Please note this important deadline:
-
Monday, Oct. 24: Convention registration closes. All clergy and lay delegates, officers, committee members, guests, and vendors are required to register. Learn more.
| |
Diocesan Gospel Choir Rehearsals
Saturday, Nov. 5 & 12
10 a.m.
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
Help us celebrate our life together by being a part of our new Diocesan Gospel Choir!
The choir is directed by Harry Moppins and will be singing at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the 2022 Diocesan Convention on Saturday morning, Nov. 19. All vocal ranges with any amount of experience are welcome!
Learn more and get the music.
| |
Tour Historic Second Baptist Church
Saturday, Oct. 22
10 a.m.
500 N. Kingshighway, St. Louis
The Diocesan Commission on Dismantling Racism invites you to a special tour of the historic Second Baptist Church facility in St. Louis. The tour will be led by the Landmarks Association.
The Dismantling Racism Commission is covering the cost for those who register. Meet the group at the church to explore this piece of history and learn about plans for its future.
Learn more and register.
| |
Task Force on Hunger Grant Applications Now Available
Applications due November 23, 2022
The Diocesan Task Force on Hunger invites food ministries affiliated with an Episcopal congregation within the Diocese of Missouri to submit an application for funding for the 2023 calendar year.
Learn more and apply.
| |
Update: DAH Discernment
Deaconess Anne House, the St. Louis Branch of the Episcopal Service Corps, is on a break this year as we engage in an intentional discernment process about young adult ministry in our diocese.
We have hired a consulting firm to guide the audit process. They have completed extensive interviews along with a survey of diocesan leadership and will be issuing a report by the end of November. That report will include potential next steps for our ministry.
Please stay tuned for more news on this important discernment process!
| |
Parish Events: Inviting the Diocese | |
Click on the red headlines to get details about these upcoming events: | |
|
A portion of sales donated to St. John's, Tower Grove
ZeeBee's Fair Trade Market / 3211 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis
October 18-20
| |
|
Walking the streets of the Tower Grove neighborhood
St. John's Episcopal Church, Tower Grove/St. Louis
Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
| |
|
Monthly labyrinth events begin on All Saints' Day
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and St. Luke, Town & Country
Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m.
| |
|
Worship & Luncheon
Trinity Episcopal Church, Hannibal
Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m.
| |
|
led by Kathleen Capcara
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion
Friday, Nov. 11 - Sunday, Nov. 13
| |
|
Community of Hope Training
The Episcopal Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton
Mark your calendar: September 7, 2023
| |
Interfaith Vigil to Save Children's Lives
Tuesday, Oct. 25
4:30 p.m.
Mt. Bethel Church, St. Louis
An interfaith group in the St. Louis area invites you to attend a special vigil to acknowledge the lives lost to guns and gun violence, to promote gun safety and to learn how we can protect the future of our children.
Learn more and register.
| |
Presiding Bishop Nominating Committee releases churchwide survey, seeks participation by Oct. 31
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop invites all Episcopalians to participate in a survey. The responses will help the committee develop a profile of the skills, qualities, and gifts the church seeks in its next presiding bishop.
Read the story and complete the survey.
| |
More Information from DioMO: | |
If you have news, announcements, or pictures you'd like to share with the diocese, please send your information to Communications Director Janis Greenbaum. | | | | |
